Definition of earn verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adjective gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action “a well- earned reputation for honesty” “ earned income” “an earned run in baseball” synonyms: attained
EARNED definition: to gain or be paid (money or other payment ) in return for work or service | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples in American English
1. To gain especially for the performance of service, labor, or work: earned money by mowing lawns. 2. To acquire or deserve as a result of effort or action: She earned a reputation as a hard worker. 3. To yield as return or profit: a savings account that earns interest on deposited funds.
"Earned" is the standard and widely accepted past tense of "earn", while "earnt" persists as an informal variant, particularly within certain dialects of British English, though its usage is comparatively limited.
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